Mind–Body Therapies in Integrative Oncology

Elkins, Gary; Fisher, William; Johnson, Aimee K.

doi:10.1007/s11864-010-0129-x

Cited by 92 publications

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“…Gentle hatha and restorative yoga are two systematic approaches to yoga that are popular in the USA and increasingly accepted for use as part of traditional Western medicine [20, 23–25, 28•, 29–32]. Gentle hatha yoga focuses on physical postures and is part of many styles of yoga, including Iyengar, Anusara, Vinyasa, and others [20, 23, 24, 29, 30]. Restorative yoga focuses on full relaxation and is part of the Iyengar style of yoga [21, 22].…”

Section: Yogamentioning

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Yoga for the Management of Cancer Treatment-Related Toxicities

et al. 2018

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Purpose of Review To (1) explain what yoga is, (2) summarize published literature on the efficacy of yoga for managing cancer treatment-related toxicities, (3) provide clinical recommendations on the use of yoga for oncology professionals, and (4) suggest promising areas for future research. Recent Findings Based on a total of 24 phase II and one phase III clinical trials, low-intensity forms of yoga, specifically gentle hatha and restorative, are feasible, safe, and effective for treating sleep disruption, cancer-related fatigue, cognitive impairment, psychosocial distress, and musculoskeletal symptoms in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy and radiation and cancer survivors. Summary Clinicians should consider prescribing yoga for their patients suffering with these toxicities by referring them to qualified yoga professionals. More definitive phase III clinical trials are needed to confirm these findings and to investigate other types, doses, and delivery modes of yoga for treating cancer-related toxicities in patients and survivors.

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Section: Yogamentioning

confidence: 99%

Yoga for the Management of Cancer Treatment-Related Toxicities

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“…Yoga is an increasingly popular alternative mode of physical exercise in the United States and other countries as well 134,135. There are many different types of yoga ranging from styles that focus predominantly on meditation and breathing with no physical activity to styles that incorporate meditation, breathing, and vigorous physical activity and styles that are taught in hot rooms (eg, ≥95°F/35°C).…”

Section: Management Of Sleep Problems In Cancermentioning

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Prevalence, putative mechanisms, and current management of sleep problems during chemotherapy for cancer

Palesh¹,

Peppone²,

Innominato³

et al. 2012

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Sleep problems are highly prevalent in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. This article reviews existing evidence on etiology, associated symptoms, and management of sleep problems associated with chemotherapy treatment during cancer. It also discusses limitations and methodological issues of current research. The existing literature suggests that subjectively and objectively measured sleep problems are the highest during the chemotherapy phase of cancer treatments. A possibly involved mechanism reviewed here includes the rise in the circulating proinflammatory cytokines and the associated disruption in circadian rhythm in the development and maintenance of sleep dysregulation in cancer patients during chemotherapy. Various approaches to the management of sleep problems during chemotherapy are discussed with behavioral intervention showing promise. Exercise, including yoga, also appear to be effective and safe at least for subclinical levels of sleep problems in cancer patients. Numerous challenges are associated with conducting research on sleep in cancer patients during chemotherapy treatments and they are discussed in this review. Dedicated intervention trials, methodologically sound and sufficiently powered, are needed to test current and novel treatments of sleep problems in cancer patients receiving chemotherapy. Optimal management of sleep problems in patients with cancer receiving treatment may improve not only the well-being of patients, but also their prognosis given the emerging experimental and clinical evidence suggesting that sleep disruption might adversely impact treatment and recovery from cancer.

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“…In addition to education and CST, there is evidence that hypnosis is an effective treatment of acute procedural pain in adults and children with cancer [1,42,43], although there has been little recent research in this area. One recent study by Montgomery and colleagues [42] sheds light on mechanisms for the beneficial effects of hypnosis in a study of women undergoing breast cancer surgery.…”

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Psychosocial Issues in Cancer Pain

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Keefe

2011

Curr Pain Headache Rep

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Cancer pain is a complex and multidimensional experience that affects and is affected by psychological and social factors. This article reviews recent research that points to a number of key psychosocial factors associated with pain, including psychological distress, coping, and social support, as well as the impact of socioeconomic factors on barriers to pain management. We also review recent research suggesting that psychosocial interventions, including education, coping-skills training, and hypnosis, may be useful adjuncts to medical management of pain. Clinical implications and recommendations for future research are discussed.

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Mind–Body Therapies in Integrative Oncology

Cited by 92 publications

References 61 publications

Yoga for the Management of Cancer Treatment-Related Toxicities

Yoga for the Management of Cancer Treatment-Related Toxicities

Prevalence, putative mechanisms, and current management of sleep problems during chemotherapy for cancer

Psychosocial Issues in Cancer Pain

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